We recently returned from a ten-day tour of Nova Scotia and Fox Harb'r was certainly one of the highlights of our trip! We are totally perplexed as to why this amazing facility is not listed by Fodors, Frommers, etc.
The resort is located seemly in the middle of no where, on the north coast of NS. Gentle, rolling farm land; small, marshy tidal inlets and a fine strip of coastline provide the backdrop for this first-class establishment.
WARNING: You have to know what you are looking for when you arrive. There is no signage--only a round, meticulously landscaped, gated circular driveway with the Fox Harb'r insignia. One needs to drive to the gate and call to the front desk via an intercom. Once verified you have a reservation, the gates to heaven will automatically open.
The richly appointed wood-panelled and marble lobby/reception area is gorgeous, if not just a tad austere. The reception staff was pleasant and efficient.
"Rooms" are located in a strip of what appear to be townhomes. I believe there to be six individual rooms in each. Our room--an executive suite--featured a marble entry foyer leading to a good-sized living area with gas fireplace, overstuffed furniture (including a sofa bed for my nine-year-old) and a lovely decked porch overlooking the links and an astounding coastline panorama.
There was a small, very well appointed galley area with small refrigerator, sink, coffee maker and microwave.
The bath was deluxe with separated double sinks, Jacuzzi tub and stall shower. All marble, natch. Towels were big, white and fluffy, and the toiletries were plentiful and top-notch.
The master bedroom was tastefully furnished and featured a large, extremely comfortable, king-sized bed, two enormous closets and an additional television. Down pillows provided a great relief from six days of latex foam at most establishments.
There are two dining choices at Fox Harb'r. The main dining room and a more casual pub. We opted for the latter as we were with our daughter. The service was very good, and the food, while limited in choice, was delicious and well prepared. We ate breakfast in the main dining room and that, too, was superb.
Although we did not golf, the superior 18-hole, championship course appeared to be in immaculate condition. We did take advantage of the extravagant indoor pool, the likes of which I have never seen! At least 25 meters and 11-feet deep in a gorgeous facility framed by enormous fir beams that extend up to a 30-foot ceiling. There was a smaller kiddie pool, a six-person hot tub, and a sauna. The adjoining fitness center looked extremely well equipped as well.
There was an outdoor pool which we somehow managed to miss. The men's and women's locker rooms were magnificently well appointed and bristol. I wished I had brought my tennis racket as the ocean-front courts looked extremely inviting. The spa, too, was calling, but unfortunately time did not permit.
Fox Harb'r also has a number of private residences. I understand that Anne Murray (the Canadian chanteuse) owns a home there, and the owner of Canada's Tim Horton's chain, Ron Joyce owns a rather impressive compound as well.
Fox Harb'r is worth the trip. It's a 15-minute ride to the Jost winery, and the PEI ferry is perhaps a 30-40 trip away. The rates are not inexpensive (US $400 per night for an executive suite), but this is one place you certainly get what you pay for. I would return for a longer stay without reservation.
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